6:05 a.m. update: Central Avenue still closed at 4th Street SE.

Commuters who use Central Avenue to reach downtown Minneapolis will encounter a detour at 4th St. SE.

That's where investigators from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are looking into a fatal crash that killed a Spring Valley, Wis. man. He was identified as Brody Sotona.

A passenger in his vehicle, Connor Macklin, 24, of Stillwater, was injured.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, an officer initiated a traffic stop for speeding and suspicion of drunken driving. After the driver initially stopped, the driver took off and led police on a chase through Minneapolis and broadsided another vehicle at 4th and Central Avenues. SE. about 12:55 a.m.

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Two big players in the field of transportation advocacy, outreach, and programming will join forces. Transit for Livable Communities and St. Paul Smart Trips will become one organization starting Jan. 1, officials from both nonprofits announced Wednesday.

The intersection where two Mounds View High School students were killed in a car crash last week will be closed for about 30 minutes Monday afternoon to provide a safe place for people who wish to leave memorials.